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A combined Day of Blessing is being held in the Burchell Pavilion on Thursday. Leaders and representatives from all areas of the community are expected to attend to create an atmosphere of thankfulness and unity in the town. Special guests are Greg and Julie Bailey. Light refreshments will be shared at noon with the blessing beginning at 12.30pm. For more or to RSVP phone 871 6609 or email: [email protected]

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Waipa’s 150th year launched in style BY DEAN TAYLOR Waipa kicked off its 150th commemorations at Karapiro’s Mighty River Domain on Waitangi Day with a day to showcase the district and bring people together. The day was organised by Waipa District Council and attracted about 3000 people to see a wide range of displays, take part in activities and enjoy a free concert. The public made the most of the events on offer and also had the chance to learn about some of the groups that make Waipa what it is today. First port of call for many was the Don Rowlands Centre, where a number of Waipa clubs and volunteer organisations were set up to spread the word about their hobby, craft or volunteer work. The children’s area was a focus for families, and children were able to partake in a range of games and fun activities. Demonstrations of various sporting activities were popular, and the food and refreshment stands were busy all day. The carpark was resplendent with a small display of hot rods, street rods from the Te Awamutu Club and vintage firefighting trucks and equipment, and nearby the Waikato Veteran and Vintage Car Club had another small, but impressive, display. The day was rounded off with a free concert on the bank overlooking the lake.

Final clearout for relay team Another garage sale is being held at Kihikihi to raise funds for the Relay for Life. The first was held on Saturday and was successful, but organiser Beth-Jean Laban says some people missed it, as they were away for a long weekend. The second will be held on Saturday from 8am at 1 Bryce Street. All items will be sold, many at bargain prices. Contact Ms Laban (ph 0272 547 249 for more details).

Rugby club partnership Back-to-back Investec Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, have entered a high performance partnership with Japanese rugby club, the Kobelco Steelers. The arrangement will involve rugby high performance development exchanges for players and coaches between the two clubs. For more about the Chiefs see the Super Rugby feature in Thursday’s edition of the Te Awamutu Courier.

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What is important to us Kiwis? Do we care? cries Mayor Jan Barnes as the Council’s hands are tied over the application by Sapphire Dreams, an Auckland based company, to open an offlicence liquor store. Why do we need seven outlets for 12,000 people in Matamata she asks? Waitangi Day ceremony in Wellington, presided over by the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, welcomed six new families who have become New Zealanders. Interviewed they told why they chose New Zealand. The Khun family chose to settle after seeing how diverse and accepting Kiwis were.

Another family said it was about giving their three children the best shot at life. Citizenship for the Berger family, meant living in a beautiful country, but we came to get a sense of what society is like. How people treat each other, it seemed to fit of what is important to us. So what has changed? Have Kiwis become too acceptable? Noted at the Auckland Airport rubbish bins inside the terminate, written in English and Chinese, no spitting, please use the bathroom. Spitting is unacceptable in Kiwi society. Our Te Awamutu Regent Theatre has signage there

depicting what dress is acceptable, and unacceptable, thank you Alan. New immigrants bring with them a different culture, but they too want the best shot at life. So I ask is the best shot a life for some, liquor stores, and legal high shops. A Legal High boutique! Euphoria of highs and lows. Quote, Robin Duncan, Letter to Editor, February 7 — ‘‘Keep your friends close, but keep your enemy closer.’’ Today, we may ask, who are our real friends? Enemies, do we know who they are? Comments made over the

death of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman by reporter Grace Dent. ‘‘You can try and mentor people about drugs; you can try shocking them. But you cannot stop people creeping back for the clandestine cuddle that ends up killing them. If Hoffman couldn’t be stopped, what hope is there for the rest.’’ There I rest my case, sadly the Legal High Shop will be found wherever it is situated, but please not in our town. This diversity is one I find unacceptable. DELYSSE STOREY

New flag scenarios It’s all good Council Recent talk about a new national flag interests me somewhat. Pray tell me what a silver fern represents? May I suggest an alternative flag which represents all New Zealanders and the wealth of our country now and into the future. Firstly, a white flag with a black cross. The white represents all people of light skin colour and the black cross represents all people of dark skin origin. In the top left corner would be a tree — pine, kauri, rimu or kahikatea — representing our beautiful forest and the timber industry.

In the top right corner would be a bovine and ovine animal representing our meat and dairy industries, in the bottom left would be a horse representing our thoroughbred and standard bred horses, not forgetting the Clydesdale which turned our soils before the tractor. In the bottom right corner would be a group of berries, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, boysenberry, blackberry and hops representing our horticultural and brewing industries. I have eliminated the fishing and deer industries because they have a recreational value. PATRICK TURNEY

Taking a leaf out of Alistair Kerr’s book, I wish to write in praise of the new footpaths turning up everywhere. So good to see after being told they were ‘in the 10-Year Plan’. Also, I did enjoy the Korean Art Display at

the Museum by two local artists, and was pleased to see so many other young people admiring them too. What a pleasant and inviting space has been made for young kids at the Museum too. We spent a pro-

ductive and amusing time using the large blocks of magnetic jigsaw piece to make a picture (that was pictured for us to follow). So good to have some nice things to write about. Well done. DOREEN KELLY

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Rangiaowhia remembrance their links with Rangiaowhia, especially as most Maori had been either killed or driven off the land in 1864. Iwi such as Moepatu Borell, who wrote the following article, discovered much

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of her shared whakapapa with other trustees. The knowledge has given the Trust the inspiration to widen their hopes and aspirations for the future of Rangiaowhia.

BY MOEPATU BORELL Rangiaowhia Trust The year 2014 marks the 150th anniversary of the attack by colonial forces on Maori living in the central Waikato Waipa basin. The land in this area has always been a haven of abundance. Little wonder that it has been so contested, even prior to European settlement which began in earnest in the 1820s. By the 1830s Maori had adopted many European practices. Maori accepted many of the Christianity practises. They adopted new farming technologies, they purchased ships and traded internationally. More often, Maori were prepared to lease BATTLE at Rangiaowhia. lands or give to mission1864 thousands of British aries, authority over troops attacked and deslarge tracts of land on the troyed Maori settlements understanding that they in the upper Waikato — or their descendants would continue to live through to the Waipa and work in the district. basin. In 1852 a newspaper Justifications for this article made these prolonged offensive comments regarding the attack were numerous, settlement of but none more touted Rangiaowhia at Waipa: and effective than the . . . They are no less indusrumour of, Maori rebeltrious than they are lion. honest . . . The natives are DRAWING In the Waipa, the by Charles Eastwood showing among the chief pro- Rangiaowhia’s Catholic Church. sparse settler population ducers of colonial wealth were called back to Auck. . . the spear and the musket are now against the middle and upper classes land. and eventually against their own the axe and plough . . . Both sides agreed that the settleThe population of Rangiaowhia military forces for trying to quell ment of Rangiaowhia was to be a their protests. at that time was about 5000. place of refuge for women, children The Government’s answer was to and the elderly. The population at It was the principal settlement of the tribe known as Ngati Apakura. give to the poorest, one way, free Rangiaowhia dropped to about 200. Although Maori were by far the passage to new colonies such as New On February 21, 1864 1300 British majority, it had also become the Zealand along with the expectation armed troops attacked the settlehome to some of the earlier of vacant land ready to be settled; ment of Rangiaowhia. they immigrated in their thousands. immigrants. Maori were burned to death Many had little more than the while trying to protect and defend But the growing immigrant population came mostly from a clothes they wore but all came with themselves in a raupo built Chrisa determination to improve their tian church. homeland in turmoil. The people of the British Isles lives. When they arrived they found A total of 11 people died in the were desperate to be free of the that very few tracts of land were church including women and chilpoverty that had been created with available for settlement. dren. This promise of land availability the advent of industrialisation. Others in the settlement hid in By 1824 violent demonstrations of was unfounded. the Catholic and Anglican Churches Most were forced to remain in but were still fired upon. Four of the starving workers were being held in major towns and cities. Soup kit- the new town of Auckland. Once colonial troops were shot and killed. chens were opened in an effort to again they were unable to achieve Rangiaowhia has been ignored in give the unemployed and poor, the means to feed and shelter their New Zealand’s history. nourishment to at least keep them families. Yet Rangiaowhia should be They lobbied the colonial govern- remembered as a place of union alive. But nothing could be done to ment to find a solution. The answer where two cultures met, worked address the increasing infant mor- was War. together and prospered. From November 1863 to April tality rates. The destitute turned The shame of the attack on Rangiaowhia must be remembered in a macro context; of a people whose land and wealth was strictly contained within the upper classes while the rest of their nation was forced to live in a state of squalor and starvation. Retribution for this state of poverty rightly belonged at the door of the wealthy land owners in Great Britain’, instead these very people turned the anger of the poor against each other and against the indigenous people of the new colonies. They continue to do so. The descendants of those who lived at Rangiaowhia will gather at Rangiaowhia at 6am this February 21 to MOEPATU Borell’s great grandmother Roha Pareamio Tangike lived with her people remember her people, her on the crest of the hill where the Catholic Church stood. In about 1842, Emile Borell endeavours and her place and Louis Bidois were called in from Tauranga to help build a presbytry and later the in history. You are welcome to church. Emile met and married Roha in Rangiaowhia. When the proclamation of war was made, Roha and Emile gathered their family and moved to Tauranga, separating join us. from many of their whanau. Their cousin Rihi Rauparaha (nee De Thierry), who is pictured above with her husband Te Raupara Taheke and whanau, stayed, as did 200 ■ To find out more search others. Rihi and Te Raupara, great grandparents of Rangiaowhia Trustee Stephen Rangiaowhia at: Laing, were 10-years-old at the time of the attack. Rihi hid in the raupo but witnessed www.hamiltonwaikato.com the horrific events of that day which scared her for the rest of her life. She fought for www.teara.govt.nz www.teawamutuinfo.com her people all her life and left behind a legacy for us to continue that mahi.

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Finding out more about family Ever wondered about your family history, but didn’t know how to get started? Perhaps you have already started researching your family on the internet, but have been overwhelmed by what is available? The Te Awamutu Genealogy Group is holding an Open Day on Saturday (February 15) specially aimed at people who want to begin researching their family history or those who want to refine their research skills. As well as local genealogists providing individual assistance, there will also be two seminars by Christine Clement, family historian and New Zealand spokesperson for Ancestry.com.au. Ms Clement has been a genealogist for over half her life, starting in 1982 while on an OE in London. ‘‘In those days I spent weeks and weeks just looking for one fact or one clue, but now with the internet and websites like Ancestry, research takes seconds,’’ says Ms Clement. ‘‘People that I had previously lost in the United Kingdom census, held every ten years from 1841, just appear now. ‘‘They may have been missing from home, but have been found in the adjoining county, often visiting other family members. ‘‘Before the internet, it would have taken years to find them as the census had not even been indexed, but

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now you can just search by christian name and place of birth if needed. It is an exciting time to be researching family history.’’ Ancestry.com.au has well over 20 million New Zealand records dating from 1842 to 1981. ‘‘I have even found myself there in electoral rolls.’’ Ancestry is a subscription based service and depending on the type of subscription, New Zealanders can have access to Australian, United Kingdom or world records. ‘‘In reality you could find someone born in England,

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‘‘At most Vodafone sites, the maximum exposure was less than 1 percent of the reference level.’’ She says to date well over 200 sites have been tested, and as summarised above, the radio frequency levels from the sites are a very small fraction of the permitted levels for safe operation. ‘‘The equipment at the water reservoir is also designed to and operates at, this very low level. On this basis, no adverse health effects are anticipated for people who live, work or pass by close to the site.’’ Vodafone added that as of last Friday the European Commission announced its preliminary opinion on EMF — that preliminary opinion being put forward for public consultation, has found no causal link between electromagnetic fields at the current maximum limits and the adverse effects to health. 2 Degrees is the new-comer, installing a site at the Te Awamutu water reservoir last year. External communications manager Charlene White says this equipment is safe and meets all Government safety requirements. ‘‘With a huge volume of often questionable research on the internet, it is understandable people can google reports that create concern in the community,’’ she says. ‘‘However 2 Degrees is required to meet stringent safety standards set by the experts. ‘‘The Ministry of Health takes direction from international agencies with the resources needed to peer review the many studies undertaken globally.’’ She says despite more than 50 years of research, the international experts’ view is that cell sites do not cause a risk to health. ‘‘We build cell sites that use the same technology as cordless phones and baby monitors,’’ she says. ‘‘The levels from cordless phones in people’s homes are often many times higher than a nearby cell site. ‘‘Our sites are sampled annually by independent testing agencies to ensure they are safe.

BY DEAN TAYLOR Telecommunication companies Telecom, Vodafone and 2 Degrees Vodafone are unanimous in assuring the public there are no health issues associated with emissions from cell sites. Residents from Greenhill Drive and its environs met last week to discuss concerns over the growing number of towers on the water reservoirs. Rosalie Coupland prepared a submission to Waipa District Council, as landowner of the site, on their behalf and will be in attendance when that is addressed at today’s meeting. Vodafone has been operating from the site for about 20 years and they were joined last year by 2 Degrees. Telecom operates from Walton Street. Vodafone NZ external communications manager Michelle Baguley says the Te Awamutu location at the water reservoir is a low impact, but a very effective site. Emissions were tested as recently as last year by 2 Degrees. She says if Vodafone and 2 Degrees were unable to locate on the water reservoir they would both have to secure new roadside locations in multiple parts of Te Awamutu. Whilst this would be a permitted activity under the National Environmental Standards for telecommunications, it has the potential to affect even more residents across Te Awamutu, and would not be an ideal outcome. ‘‘We would be very disappointed if the Council did not renew the lease agreement for this low impact site,’’ she says. ‘‘We understand that some people are concerned about potential health effects, however the World Health Organisation concludes that the thousands of scientific studies carried out do not confirm that exposure to radio frequency fields from mobile phones and base stations has any health effects. ‘‘Vodafone facilities are designed to comply with the New Zealand Standard NZS 2772.1:1991 for radio frequency field exposures.

‘‘The proximity of our site at the reservoir does not pose a risk to nearby homes or emit an unsafe level of radio frequency.’’ Telecom does not have any equipment located on the water reservoir, using its Walton Street premises for its towers, but head of public affairs Conor Roberts says residents need to be assured all equipment is safe. ‘‘While we understand some people have concerns about this technology, credible research by the likes of the World Health Organisation show there is no risk associated with low powered cell sites,’’ he says. ‘‘Mobile phones are a fact of everyday life, with 80 percent of New Zealand homes now owning at least one device, and many people relying on them as their primary form of communication. ‘‘It’s important that telecommunications companies are able to install the infrastructure needed so people can have the coverage they expect. ‘‘All installations have to meet standards set by the government and our sites typically operate at 1 percent of allowable levels.’’ He says radio waves are around us every day from our televisions, radios, cordless phones, baby monitors etc. and the contribution from low powered mobile sites such as the ones in Te Awamutu is minimal. ‘‘We encourage the community to support investment in cell site infrastructure, because otherwise people will experience more dropped calls, bad reception and slower internet.’’

More expected Following Friday’s story in the Courier and today’s meeting of Waipa District Council, Rosalie Coupland is expecting there will be more interest in the siting of cell towers in Te Awamutu. Details of a second public meeting will be finalised following today’s meeting and will be published in the Courier. All members of the public will be welcome.

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Cindy Dearing is hooked on triathlons after making her debut in the Kiwi Tri Series. The 39-year-old Kihikihi hairdresser completed the Kinloch triathlon with flying colours, cutting out the 300m swim, 9km bike and 3km run in under an hour. Her split times were 5.13 minutes (swim), 26.05 (bike) and 16.18 (run). It was a remarkable performance after only two months training — especially considering her ‘hair-raising crash course’ on the bike the very first night she had borrowed it from one of her clients . . . only three weeks ago. ‘‘When riding home I panicked and couldn’t find the brakes. I hadn’t ridden a bike for years,’’ says Dearing. ‘‘I was heading downhill straight for the garage door, thinking to myself ‘this is going to hurt or I’ll break my mate’s bike’ so I chose to crash into the hedge.’’ Ouch!!! ‘‘Lucky for me, I found the brakes next time and quickly learned to dismount the bike at the top of the driveway.’’ Dearing says she started her run training first, in December, as it’s the discipline she ‘loves to hate’ the most. She thought swimming would be easy, having been good at the sport as a teenager. ‘‘I’d forgotten, however, that you use your whole body and need to breath.’’ Triathlon is one of the world’s fastest growing sports. The combination of the three sports of swimming, cycling and running make it a unique challenge.

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JUBILANT Cindy Dearing after completing her maiden triathlon at Kinloch. Dearing says there is the thrill of competing and also the personal satisfaction of completing a race. ‘‘I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I did. ‘‘Not only did I get fit, I lost 8kg

and had a ball.’’ Dearing is now looking forward to entering more events and bettering her times. ‘‘It’s a chance to meet new people and set yourself new goals,’’ she says.

Marcel Te Brake Lavinia Patching won the fastest of the is one of several two C grade groups, young Te Awamutu from Paul Butcher Sports cyclists makand Paul Miller, in ing a big impression 43.55. in the fast lane. Scott Cooper, 45.12, The 15-year-old finLeith Schwass, 45.24, ished an eye-catching and Tom Davey, 45.27, seventh in the fastest filled the D grade of the two C grade podium. groups in week three TC070214CT02 Shane Buxton, of the Four Seasons Gray Trotter and Mowers & Cycles LAVINIA Bruce Mandeno were sponsored Summer PATCHING the first three home Series. She was credited with the in E grade in 47.39. The 12km under-15 sealed same time as the winner, another exciting young pros- handicap race was won by pect in Louie Vanner who Dwynica Patching, from Chloe covered the 26km out-and-back Schwass (both off eight circuit around Mt Kakepuku in minutes) in 28.17. Fastest time of 22.40 went to Burnie 44.38 minutes. It was a particularly gutsy McGrath. ride by Patching after she had Week four, top three in each been dropped by the peloton the grade: first two weeks in her debut A grade: Blair Treymane 35.46, season up in C grade. She is 1; Sam Dobbs 35.46, 2; Sean only in her third year of com- Joyce 35.49, 3. B grade: Blair Taylor 1, Keiran petitive cycling. Two times Tour of South- Dallas 2, Manu Robson 3, 40.23. land stage winner Patrick B grade: Andrew Smith 1, Eric Bevin cleared out to win the A Drower 2, Mike Graham 3, 39.08. grade in 35.38, finishing clear of C grade: Russell Jones 1, Paul the chasing group of Shem Butcher 2, 42.51; George Rodger, Adrian Hegyvary, Blair Dallinger 42.54, 3. Treymane and Claudio Casos D grade: Graham Dallas 46.10, 1; Leith Schwass 2, Dean Burgess who all finished in 36.37. Alexei Dempsey took out the 3, 46.30. overall B grade honours, E grade: Josh Gascoigne 1, clocking the fastest time of Lachlan Peattie 2, Mike 39.37, sprinting home Keiran Montgomerie 3, 47.51. Dallas, Rushlee Buchanan and Under 15 sealed handicap race: Finn Hamill (4.5 minutes) 24.24, Graham Bunn. Mike Graham clinched the 1; Grace Kelly (4.5m) 24.29, 2; other B grade group win in 40.8, Claudia Vanner (4.5m) 24.34, 3. sprinting home Blair Taylor Fastest time: Burnie McGrath 21.50, Matt Cranefield 21.50. and Eric Drower.

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12th Febraury, 2014 6.00pm: Field (1) – Hot Shotz V The Rollers (ref. Fiji Gold ) (2) TNT Bounce V Clan Scott (ref. 2 Easy) (3) Architectural Design V Inter Ya Nan (ref. Free Agents) (4) Fiji Bitter V Bush Pigs (ref. Dags) (5) Wolfpac V Chubbys Army (ref. Tyler & Co) (6) 2 Left Feet V M8Trix (ref. Octopie) (7) Sons of Anarchy won by default over Tumuch. 6.30pm: Field (1)Wannabees V Free Agents (ref: Hot Shots) (2) Out of the Blue V Dags (ref. Architectural Design) (3) Fiji GoldV Left Overs (ref. Inter Ya Nan) (4) Goon Squad V 2 Easy (Ref. The Rollers) (5) Strikers V DOC (ref: Fiji Bitters) (6) Tyler & Co V Octopie (ref: Chubbys Army) (7) Hodges Heroes V Youngsters (ref: 2 Left Feet). Shaolin Monks- Bye. 7.00pm: Field (1) The Rollers V Bush Pigs (ref. Out of the Blue) (2) Architectural Design V Clan Scott (ref. Wannabees) (3) TNT Bounce V Fiji Bitters (ref. Strikers) (4) Hot Shotz V Inter Ya Nan (Ref. Goon Squad ) (5) Wolfpac V M8Trix (ref. Hodges Heroes) (6) 2 Left Feet V Sons of Anarchy (Ref. Shaolin Monks) (7) Youngsters win by default of Tumuch. 7.30pm: Field (1) Free Agents V DOC (ref. TNT Bounce) (2) Strikers V 2 Easy (ref. Bush Pigs) (3) Fiji Gold V Dags (ref. Sons of Anarchy) (4) Out of the Blue V Shaolin Monks (ref: Youngsters) (5) Wannabees V Left Overs (ref. Clan Scott) (6) Tyler & Co V Hodges Heroes (Ref. Wolfpac) (7) Octopie V Chubbys Army (ref: M8Trix). Goon Squad - Bye.

Te Awamutu Sports Club Touch Module 13th February, 2014 Senior Touch Week 3 Championship Round Round One 6.00pm F1 CBT v TABC Youth, F3 Livingstone v Unknown, F4 Turtle Heads v Bangers & Mash, F5 That Team v Lock N Load, F6 K1 v Kihikihi 12, F9 Ebony Kings Junior Boys v Run It Straight, F10 ADED Black v Roger Ramsey Building Team. Round Two 6.45pm F1 Sparkies v Killer Bees, F3 Open Wananga v Pro Fit, F4 Ignite Youth v Touch This, F5 NT Joinery v Shin Splints, F6 Infamous Athletes v Hustlers, F8 Tribal v Backyard Crew, F9 ASB Huge Ticka v Cunning Stunts, F10 Team Extreme v Generations. Division One teams do not play this week Bowers have a Bye this week.

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HOT SHOTS: Waikato mixed sevens champions, Te Awamutu, from left: Lloyd Anderson, Rod Benton, Jon Gardner, Pat Oliver, Julie Apeldoorn, Merle Wyllie, Neil Gibson, Trevor Duffell. BY COLIN THORSEN Te Awamutu Bowling Club’s golden summer just gets better and better. The club’s mixed sevens rep team have taken out their Waikato championship, hoton-the-heels of the women’s rep team winning their Waikato interclub competition and Lynda Bennett making the Black Jacks team for the para

Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was a rags to riches story for the mixed sevens team, rocketing from fourth qualifier to outright champions on home turf. The round-robin play-offs, also involving Frankton Railway, Hamilton City and Te Kuiti, were played on the wellmanicured Te Awamutu greens.

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Bruce’s crew win Bruce McGill’s team were in a class of their own winning the mixed two-day Classic tournament at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. McGill, with wife Rosemary McGill, Bryan and Barbara Ryburn, were the only team to go through the weekend unbeaten, accumulating 80 points. The runners-up were Bev Corbett’s team from Hinuera with 70 points. Third place in the tournament went to John Apeldoorn’s team of Margaret Littlewood, Julie Apeldoorn and John Byett with 60 points — on a countback from the fourth placed Pirongia team comprising Marlene Lane, Lindsay

Cameron, Peter Kewish and Noeline Cotterell. First day consolation winners were Jon Gardner’s team of Dawn Small, Noel Ballinger and Nevenka Drnasin with 30 points, on a countback from the second placed Taupo team skipped by Alan Hodges. Second day consolation winners were Brett Denton, John Hastie, Dawn Highnam and Jean Wallis with 30 points, on a countback from the second placed team of Lloyd Anderson, Alan Oliver, Jean Willcox and Louise Hohaia. The well patronised tournament was sponsored by Rosetown Holden, Timmos Timber and Singleton and Hansen.

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CLASSIC ACTION: Host club bowlers, from left, John Hastie, Brett Denton, Margaret Littlewood, Julie Apeldoorn and John Byett cast an eye over the head during an all-Te Awamutu match in the two-day Classic tournament.

Hastie’s gold green touch BY COLIN THORSEN John Hastie has fashioned an enviable record of having won six men’s championship triples titles over the past decade at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. The former cricket international test umpire chalked up his fifth triples title in as many years TC110214SP115 playing at two for this year’s cham- JOHN HASTIE pion team skipped by Brett Denton, with Miles Purser as lead. Denton’s team beat Jim Roigard, Chris Tait and Dan Connolly 18-4 in the final to retain their title. The match was a one-sided affair with the winner’s storming to a 14-0 lead after only seven ends. Roigard was restricted to four singles over 14 ends. The semi-finals saw Denton oust John Apeldoorn, Murray Wilson and Ian Fraser 24-9, while Roigard eliminated Les Ashby, Bryan Ryburn and Trevor Duffell 19-9. Hastie broke through for his first triples title in 2002-03, skipping Harry Hopping and Jim Bishop to victory. He then skipped Miles Purser and Rod Kilgour to back-to-back victories in 2008-09 and 2009-10 and was a member of the champion Ross McGrath skipped team of 2010-11 that also included Denton in the line-up. Denton also has six triples championships, in all, having previously won three consecutive years in 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 with Robin Neale and Trevor Wright (s). Purser has his name on the men’s triples championship honours board five times. His other title, besides the ones mentioned above, was obtained in 2006-07 with Gary Snellgrove and Trevor Wright (s).

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Mooloo girls over moon BY COLIN THORSEN Ohaupo’s Jessica Woods has captained a Waikato equine team to national championship glory for the second year running. Waikato not only won the North Island title, they also beat the South Island to become overall national champions at the New Zealand Pony Club Association Teams Dressage Championships at Taupo. The Mooloo girls topped the field of 14 teams with 30 points, finishing well clear of runners-up Franklin Thames Valley finished on 52 and Northland 67. Canterbury (83), Auckland (91) and Bay of Plenty (129) completed the ‘top six’. The champion Waikato team comprised senior riders — all with Te Awamutu connections — Jessica Woods on LV Award, Mikayla Woods (Ramsbury) and Caitlyn Rawlings (Brookfield). Reserve was Jenny Bevege (Silver). The junior riders were Greer Caddigan on Gymnastic Showdown, Sophie Walton (Lantana Midnight Eclipse) and Morgan Beere (Wembleybrook Sergio), with Emmelena Bryce (JKA Seduction) the reserve. Jessica Woods accepted the Atchison Silver Salver, NZPCA Show Covers and NZPCA Champion Gold Medals on behalf of her champion team. ‘‘We’re all ecstatic. It’s reward for a bunch of fantastic girls who have put many

BIKEWISE 2014 Rev Mini Event for Kids: A free ‘Give it a go’ noncompetitive bike event for kids under 12 is offered as part to the Avantidrome Rev Cycle Festival, Saturday, February 22 at Tom Voyle Park, Cambridge from 9.30am. Parents and their children can ride the easy 2km loop 1, 2 or 3 times. 10am — 2pm Team Energize will teach children essential bike skills, including a bike safety check, obstacle course, cycle challenge and road safety. Kidscollect stamps for each activity and you do receive a Rev Certificate. For more information visit www.therev.co.nz — for updates follow www.facebook.com/cyclefestival Week three tip — Be seen: Wear high visibility or brightly coloured clothing and use lights as an extra option to be seen. Bunch riding: ● When you ride in a group it is good to ride in pairs. ● Try to follow as close as possible, but don’t ride on your brakes. ● Don’t overlap the person in front’s back wheel. ● Point out any obstacles on the road, eg; glass, pot holes, road kill etc. ● Don’t look behind you, as you can often go off course. TE AWAMUTU BMX CLUB Have you ever wanted to have a go at BMX — there is a great club for catering for families based at Castleton Park that meets Friday nights 6pm, weather permitting — gold coin donation. Check www.TABMX.org.nz for updates

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WAIKATO Pony Club’s national championship winning dressage team of, from left, Jessica Woods (captain), Mikayla Woods, Greer Caddigan, Jenny Beverge, Caitlyn Rawlings, Sophie Walton, Morgan Beere. Absent from photo: Emmelena Bryce. hours of training into their horses,’’ says Woods. Further success went Waikato’s way with Greer Caddigan taking out the NZPCA Plaque for highest placed first time junior rider, the senior team winning the National Coaches’ Rosette for topping their division, the junior team placing second in their division, and Morgan Beere taking out the Barbara Thomson Award for riders 12 years and under, as well as Open Pony Champion and Pony Breeders awards. Last year Woods captained the Waikato eventing team to New Zealand Pony Club Association championship success in

Hastings for the first time since 2001. Loran Mathis (riding Flintoff), Dayna Fox (LV Little Chief), MacKenzie Belfield (All in Time), Stormy Harris (Irish Foxtrot), Nikki Smart (Classic Ransom) and Jessica Woods (Defies Logic) triumphed by four points from Otago-Southland, with Bay of Plenty third of the 13 regions. There was a strong local connection to the team. Woods and Smart are Douch Road, Ohaupo neighbours. Belfield is from Wharepapa South, Fox (Otorohanga), Mathis (Putaruru) and Harris (Aria).

It has been a long time between celebratory drinks. The last Waikato team to win the national title, 12 years ago, comprised Chelsey Hawthorn, Juliana Cox, Roslyn McBurney, Amelia Clarke, Anna Mowbray and Kelly North. Waikato will have the home turf advantage when defending their New Zealand Pony Club Association eventing championship at Kihikihi this year. It is interesting to note that eventing legends Andrew Nicholson and Mark Todd both launched their careers at pony club level, riding for Kihikihi and Cambridge respectively.

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GRAYLING. Ed and Liz welcome "Hannah Paige Alecia." Born 28 January 2014 weighing 3200gms (7lb, 1oz). A little sister for Fraser and Lauren. Thanks to our midwife Gillian.

ROSETOWN FUNERALS

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For sincere and professional service when it matters most

Tuesday 25 February 2014 7pm To be held at the Te Awamutu Netball courts

New and pre-loved Maternity to seven years Stalls $10, Entry $1

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KING - EYRE. Brogan King Vanessa Eyre are thrilled to announce their engagement to their extended family and friends.

All proceeds will be donated to Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE 2014

CORRECT DATE FOR DAY OF BLESSING FOR TE AWAMUTU

THIS WEEK 13 FEBRUARY 2014 i-Site, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu. 12 noon - 1pm For more info or to RSVP Ph 871 6609 or email: [email protected]

Saturday 15 February

9am - 12pm St Patrick’s Hall Ph 021 0227 1464

FIREWOOD for sale, summer special, 5m3 $260 $150, 10m 3 delivered. Ph 07 873 9190 or 021 617 349. FIREWOOD, Macrocarpa and Pine, 4m2 load, $300. Ph 07 823 6712. SUMMER special, firewood - kiln dried Pine blocks, 4m3, $80. Ph Mike 07 873 4041 or 021 404 177. MACROPCARPA, ti tree, gum, ute loads, Ph 027 423 1381. MATAI Pine mix, $60 per m3. Ph 027 437 5580.

Pets PUREBRED male Boxer avail now for breeding, 100% success rate, references avail, price neg, genuine enquiries only. Ph 0211 589 473.

TE AWAMUTU DARTS ASSN AGM Held at Waipa Workingmans Club at 7pm, 11 February 2014 Any queries contact Valda 871 2848

Open 7 days 8am-6pm Eftpos available

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in Sandwich Road, Hamilton, from $150 p/wk share bathroom, or $175 ensuite. Includes power, phone and lawns. Four weeks bond, two weeks rent in advance. Two referees. No smokers. Large rooms, wet area bathrooms, no steps, friendly flatmates. Bus stops outside. Wheel/walk to everything. Call or text our Manager, Margaret McQuillan on 027 211 3004 or email rydercheshire. [email protected]

Netball trials for Hamilton and Te Awamutu Premier teams Thursday 13 February 2014 Te Awamutu Event Centre

TE AWAMUTU SPORTS NETBALL CLUB

NETBALL TRIALS ALL SENIOR TEAMS SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 10am

JUNIORS

6.30pm - 8.30pm Contact Sarah Onehi 0277 030 382

Maniapoto Iwi Tribal Register Update your Tribal Register information by calling 0800 66 8285 DONATIONS

of wool urgently needed for Operation Cover Up blanket knitters.

SATURDAY 1 MARCH 10am

Ryder Cheshire Foundation (Waikato) CC48414

at the netball courts Mangahoe Street Ph Dee 027 893 3850

TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE

COLLEGE OLD GIRLS NETBALL CLUB

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Muster & Barbecue Senior & Colts

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At the Woolshed Theatre Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu - 7.30pm

Tuesday 4 February 7pm Pirongia

Trainings start Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 11 February Contact: Senior Coach - John De Thierry - 021 133 5154 Colts Coach - Mark Evans - 027 286 2185

From $20 p/wk 24hr access Camera Surveillance PH: 07 856 7584 or 027 608 1749

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2014 Premier, Reserve and A Grade team trials **10 and 12 February 2014** Registrations from 6pm at Paper Plus Te Awamutu Netball Centre Enquiries to Gaylene 027 453 9537 or Kylie 021 246 9228

38th Annual General Meeting Wednesday 26 February 2014

AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Confirmation of order of Agenda 3. Minutes AGM held 27 February 2013 4. Reports 5. Financial Statements/Annual Report 6. Election of Officers 7. General Business • Subs 2014, presently Adult (ordinary), Associate - $25, Junior single - $11, Junior Family - $15 • Auditor 2014

New facility, many sizes, good rates, security and seven day access. Ph 871 3332 or 021 912 900

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O’BRIEN, Lorraine Joan. The O’Brien and Fell families wish to sincerely thank everyone for the cards, calls and expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of Lorraine, a loved wife, mother, daughter and sister, taken too soon.

TIDY two brm, heat pump, $220 p/wk. Ph 021 838 145. TWO brm unit, tidy, sunny, carport, shed, lawn, laundry, kitchen, $240 p/wk, Williams Street, Te Awamutu. Ph/ text 027 543 2839.

WEANER PIGS

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TE ARIKI, Terry. Died suddenly on 7 February. Soulmate and friend of Joyce. Dad of Chony, Mandy and Terry. Grandad of four. Upon his wishes, Terry has been cremated and a private family service was held.

Te Kuiti Pa, Te Kuiti 9am (kapu ti available, with meeting starting at 10am) 10am

All enquiries to: Maniapoto Maori Trust Board PO Box 36, Te Kuiti Phone: 07 878 6234 or freephone 0800 668 285 Fax: 07 878 6409 Email: offi[email protected]

Livestock & Poultry

THREE brm house, two minutes from Waikeria and Korakonui, dble garage, no smokers, no dogs, $220 p/wk, $660 bond reqd. Ph 872 2722.

WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ROOMS

Saturday 22 March 2014

Agenda and further details to follow. Nau mai haere mai tatou katoa!

WOOL wanted for Operation Cover Up, can be dropped off at Te Awamutu Courier Office, 336 Alexandra Street.

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(please note this has been changed from 22 February 2014)

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To Let 4M2 industrial building for lease, Te Rahu Road area. Ph 871 2171 or 0274 407 101.

www.blueberry.co.nz NOW OPEN IN TWO TW WO LOCATIONS LOCATIONS

Show starts at 9.30am

Maniapoto Maori Trust Board & Maniapoto Fisheries Trust Hui a Tau (change of date)

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Grazing GRAZING avail, two years to 1 May, Autumn calving cows maybe, winter grazing, will be checked daily, well fed. Ph Tim 021 0274 6299.

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Saturday, February 15

O’DEA, Ronald Timothy (Ron). On 9 February 2014, unexpectedly. Much loved and fondly remembered husband of Sue, beloved father, Farfar and grandpa. Service details to follow. All communications to the O’Dea family, c/262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu. By request garden flowers preferred. Rosetown Funerals FDANZ

FRIDGE freezer, Fisher & Paykel, frost free, 1560 x Storage 630, two draw bottom SECURE double garage freezer, ex cond, $250. Ph storage, $80 p/wk. Ph 027 871 7797 after 6pm. 637 3839.

At $10/kg picking your own is a fun summer activity for thee family. Cafe on site.

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SHOP for lease, very high traffic location, Kihikihi. Apply [email protected]

Fruit & Vegetables

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Employment Vacancies

LABOURER

Support Worker - Otorohanga

FULL gas servicing and installation service. Call Pratts today 870 5020.

We have a full time position available for a Labourer in Te Awamutu.

We are looking for a support worker to assist our client living in her own home in Otorohanga. Female staff preferred but would consider males for sleepover shis. This posion is permanent full me covering 24hr periods for both Thursdays and Saturdays.

DOOR to door clothing sales prof wanted, base salary plus commission, must be honest and reliable with full license. Ph 027 284 9936.

Ideally you would live close to Otorohanga, have a full drivers licence, be dedicated to our clients needs and goals, be reliable and able to cover relief shis as and when required.

EARN extra money, great business oppurtunity. Ph Lee 027 7264 096.

ROOFS

You will need to have the following: • Clean license with WTR • The ability to work unsupervised • Be reliable and hardworking • Be health and safety conscious Please call Brent on 871 1803 or 027 271 1803

GARDENER

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MOBILE SWIM TEACHER Do you or your kids need help with swimming? Use the pool you have *ASTA certified* Five years experience email Emma for more information: [email protected]

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Lessons Ph Sebastian Cobb ATCL, LTCL, BSocSci

021 0221 6703 EROTIC massage, Hamilton. Ph 07 839 7770 or 029 777 0730. www.sensualrelax.co.nz

TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and capable person to join our Student Centre team. The successful applicant will have the following attributes: • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills • Computer literacy • Strong organisational ability • Be a team player • Ability to prioritise

Applications close Friday, 21 February 2014. Send your CV to: The Principal, Pirongia School, PO Box 34020, Pirongia 3488

Normal hours of work would be 8.00am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, term-time only. A job description is available on request. NZMATAcc2.1

Please forward your CV with the names of two referees to: [email protected] or post to: Te Awamutu College PO Box 369 Te Awamutu 3800 Closing date for applications: Friday 21 February.

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Computer Services

Te Awamutu Residential Trust supports people with intellectual disabilities at home, and through all aspects of daily life. The Trust is committed to facilitating support which enables the people we support to achieve their maximum potential.

4 Take part in live calling campaigns in NZMA’s own contact centre.

The Community Support worker will work within a diverse team of staff to be innovative and to support and collaborate with the people we support, enabling them to live as independently as possible and to access their communities for activities that are meaningful to them.

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Successful applicants will:

Courses start in Hamilton every 5 weeks, so why wait?

• Have some experience working with people with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. • Enjoy working in a team environment. • Be flexible. • Willing to work creatively to develop comprehensive plans, goals and programmes with in consultation with the team. • Be prepared to work flexible hours, including weekend work and sleepovers.

Student loans & allowances available

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We can offer you: • Friendly supportive environment. • Ongoing training and development. • Competitive rate of pay

PC PROBLEMS? NO fix, no fee, local IT professional available for on site repairs, upgrades and trouble shooting, PC and laptop sales, no call out fees for help. Ph Matt 027 515 6996 or 870 3038.

Waitomo Waipa Women’s Refuge (WWWR)

• Branches New Zealand wide Asset Finance is a Non-Bank Deposit Taker subject to the scrutiny of the RBNZ and Financial Markets Authority (FMA). We are a registered Financial Services Provider (FSP3501) and a member of the ISO Disputes Resolution Scheme.

For details or to apply online

www.AssetFinance.co.nz 0800 11 22 74

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For your free quote Ph: 871 5151 Fax: 871 3675

‘Advocacy, intervention and prevention for all women and children experiencing domestic violence’ WWWR is an organisation providing support and advocacy for families experiencing domestic violence. We provide a safehouse, crisis-line and a community office; and work alongside women and children from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures supporting them to make decisions for their future. We require an Advocate, based primarily in Te Awamutu, to join our dedicated team. We are looking for a calm, well balanced, team player with excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and an understanding of the needs of women and children experiencing domestic violence. Applicants must have a commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Experience in social work or similar field desirable. This position is 30 hours a week. Full drivers licence essential. Applicants for this position should be aged 20 or over and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Applications close 14 February 2014 To apply please email your CV and cover letter to Wendy Valler – [email protected] or post to Waitomo Waipa Womens Refuge, PO Box 163, Te Kuiti

If you are interested in a challenging and diverse role, have a passion for people and are committed to communities where people are empowered then we would like to hear from you. Please contact Kate Shaw on 07 871 8847 or email [email protected] for an application form and job description.

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Women’s Advocate • Personal Loans

FENCING FARM - Residential Lifestyle, for all your fencing requirements, experience and quality guaranteed. Ph 07 827 1849 or mobile 027 473 0001.

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Learn from the best at NZMA!

PLUMBING AFFORDABLE RATES

PERSON reqd to assist milking 300 cows, excellent facilities, must have reasonable tractor skills, live out position, farm approx four kms from Te Awamutu, replies to [email protected].

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Adult Entertainment

Financial

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Farm Employment

In our Contact Centre programme you will:

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It would be advantageous, but not a prerequisite to have worked in a school.

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BATHROOMS For specialist bathroom design and accessories. We do the lot! Call Pratts 870 5020.

For more informaon contact Colee Osborne Ph 0800 621 222 ext 342 (Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm)

The applicant must have accountancy, payroll experience, strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Competency in Word, Excel and Publisher and an ability to troubleshoot with IT essential. The successful applicant would be Personal Assistant to the Principal and be Minute Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

Enrol now for Term 1 Year 1 - 10 Maths Jean McKenzie (B Ed)

871 5221 0274 851 501

PART time position avail shifting k-line irrigation, three - four hours p/day, hours, can be altered to suit, must be physically fit, hold a current drivers license, be reliable, able to work some weekends, ten mins south of Te Awamutu in Korakonui. Ph 872 2554

Healthcare Rehabilitation Ltd

Executive Officer Pirongia School Pirongia Primary School, 12 kms west of Te Awamutu, is looking for an Executive Officer to work in our school.

The Professional Arborists

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What we offer Flexibility, full inducon, training and a friendly supporve environment plus a compeve hourly rate. Applicants for this posion should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Ph 0800 569 656

Free Advice & Quotes! ARE you renovating or building? Call Dave Rowe Painter/Decorator. Ph 027 290 8776/07 873 1777. www.daverowe.co.nz

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TREE CARE GROUNDZONE Tree Care. Pruning, removal, stump grinding, wood splitting, consultancy. Qualified, professional arborists. Ph Nathan Hughes 871 7107.

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RE-SCREWING roofs, save thousands. Call Pratts 870 5020. WATERBLASTING - Ph Gardening & Ultra Clean 0800 569 656 Landscaping today! WINDOWS cleaned by the experts. Ph Ultra Clean RON Elder for all your 0800 569 656. garden maintenance. Ph 870 6453 or 027 845 8530.

WESTEND ELECTRONICS 871 5193

MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN TREATMENT Windows - Exterior/Interior Colorsteel roofs Roof spray, Tiles and Decromastic roofs Rotary clean, pavers, driveways and footpaths Commercial buildings Low Pressure Housewash

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Bruno Mars playing the Vector Arena Grammy award winner Bruno Mars is set to rock Vector Arena not once but twice in March and we have a copy of his sophomore release Unorthodox Jukebox up for grabs to get you in the mood. Bruno Mars is supported by Miguel at Auckland’s Vector Arena. The Saturday, March 15 show is a sell-out, so get in fast for your tickets for Sunday, March 16. Containing 10 awesome tracks, Unorthodox Jukebox, voted Best Pop Vocal Album this week, features, among others, Locked Out Of Heaven, When I Was Your Man, Treasure, Gorilla, Young Girls and Moonshine. They sit well alongside those from his smash hit debut effort Doo-Wops And Hooligans which contained such great numbers as Just The Way You Are, Grenade, The Lazy Song, Marry You and Count On Me. Hawaiian-born Bruno Mars stepped into the spotlight after featuring on two hit singles, McCoy’s Billionaire and BoB’s Nothin’ On You. His sold out show at Vector in April 2011

Want Is You from his debut album of the same name, which blended a stark hip-hop beat with his creamy vocals and established him as one of the most unique and soulful voices in modern R&B. Two great nights, two great voices. Make some memories.

■ To be in to win simply put your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to the Bruno Mars CD Competition and make sure it reaches our office by 5pm, Friday.

This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer.

CINEMA SCENE 12 Years a Slave was testament to just how fast his rise has been and with two shows only this time around you’d be well advised to be in quick. Special guest Miguel hit the mainstream in 2010 with the infectious first single All I

Talented teenager guest artist at RSA Te Awamutu RSA Country Music Club is proud to welcome Dyani Morgan as special guest artist on Sunday, February 16. Dyani is a Year 13 student at Te Awamutu College who has a love of music and drama. She played a lead role in last year’s school production How the West Was Warped and loved every minute of it. She was the winner of the school talent quest last year and received a trophy at senior prizegiving for ‘‘Vocalist of the Year’’. She is looking forward to the music department US tour at the end of this year. Dyani has been a member of the Te Awamutu Country Music Club since she was about eight years old. She has entered a number of awards, with her original song We’re all Country being placed runner up at the Te Puke awards last year. She also sang this song on the Maori Television show My Country Song. Dyani loves performing, and song-

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writing, she also plays guitar, piano, ukulele and drums. Members of the public, visitors and friends are invited to come along and hear Dyani as part of the afternoon’s entertainment this Sunday from 1pm to 4.30pm at the Te Awamutu RSA. For more details contact Celia Baker (ph 871 6045).

Historical drama based on the true story of free black man Solomon Northup, who was taken from his home in upstate New York and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner) as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay

alive, but to retain his dignity. I n the twelfth year of his slavery, Solomon’s chance

meeting with a Canadian abolitionist forever alters his life. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor,

Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Giamatti, Paul Dano and Brad Pitt.

star in a comedy, about three best friends who find themselves where

we’ve all been — at that confusing moment in every dating relation-

ship when you have to decide ‘‘so . . . where is this going?’’

Are We Officially Dating? After their friend Mikey’s break-up, Jason and Daniel promise to stay single with him. However, they both end up falling in love and have to avoid facing their promise. Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan

“We all thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it.” Allan.

LAST VEGAS M TUE 8:10, WED 5:45, SAT 1:20 & 5:30, SUN 11:20 & 3:30 “I just loved this film from the very start right through to the end. It could have gone on longer”. Allan.

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JAPPELOUP M FINAL TUE 5:45 3rd Record Month. The Most Popular Adult Matinee Film Ever in the Regent’s 82 Years.

PHILOMENA M TUE 5:30, WED 10:20, 5:30 & 7:45, THU 5:30, FRI 10:20 & 5:30, SAT 1:30, 3:20 & 5:55, SUN 11:30, 1:20 & 3:55

Saturday, February 15, 2014 Kihikihi Domain, 8.30am

Adults $15 • Children 5-12yrs $5 • Under 5’s Free

“I think everyone 13 & over should see this excellent, affecting and exceptional film of a true story”. Allan.

FULL ON ACTION PACKED

RAILWAY MAN M Big Crowds Salute TUE 5:25 & 8:05, WED 10:10, 5:25 & 8:05, THU 5:20 & 7:50, FRI 10:10 & 7:50, SAT 1:10, 5:45 & 8:00, SUN 11:10, 3:45 & 6:00

ENTERTAINMENT! ✪ GIVEAWAYS THROUGHOUT THE DAY ✪ ✪ BAR ON SITE ✪ ✪ NZ’S TOP COWBOYS & COWGIRLS ✪ RIGHT: Te Awamutu College Vocalist of the Year 2013, Dyani Morgan.

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AMERICAN HUSTLE M TUE & WED 7:40, THU 7:35, FRI 7:40, SAT 7:30, SUN 5:30

SAVING MR. BANKS PG TUE 5:35 & 7:55, WED 10:00, 5:35 & 7:55, THU 5:25, FRI 10:00 & 5:20, SAT 1:00 & 5:20, SUN 11:00 & 3:20 “I was left speechless as the credits rolled”. “Powerful, gripping, astonishing and heartbreaking”. IMDb.

12 YEARS A SLAVE R16 TUE, WED & THU 7:25, FRI 7:30, SAT 3:15 & 7:40, SUN 1:15 & 5:40 THE BOOK THIEF M TUE & WED 5:40, THU & FRI 5:35, SAT 12:50 & 5:35, SUN 10:50 & 3:35 • TWO MOVIES ESPECIALLY SELECTED FOR VALENTINE’S DAY •

ARE WE OFFICIALLY DATING? THU 8:10, FRI 5:40 & 8:00, SAT 3:35 & 8:10, SUN 1:35 & 6:10 THE WINTER’S TALE PG THU 5:40 & 8:00, FRI 5:25 & 7:25, SAT 3:30 & 7:50, SUN 1:30 & 5:50

SPECIAL MORNING SHOWS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

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